As the Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Viacom, Michael Fricklas earned a total compensation of $6,089,792 in 2009, which increased by 0.94% compared to 2008.

Of this total, $1,050,000 was earned as salary, $1,799,997 was awarded as stock, $1,199,999 was received in stock options, $2,000,000 was awarded from non-equity incentive plan, and $39,796 came from all other compensation.